FURTHER I NFORMATI ON

Fees are 100 for Subsea UK members and 200 for non-members. (excluding
VAT at 17.5% if in the UK)
This grants delegates 8 weeks access to all 4 modules of the online course.
Further information about the course and the online registration payment form
can be found on the Course link website below.

Contact: Univation Limited
Phone: +44 (0) 1224 263320
Email: ssuk@rgu.ac.uk
Web: www.rgu.ac.uk/univation
Course link: www.rgu.ac.uk/univation/subsea

USEFUL LI NKS

www.rgu.ac.uk/energy - Robert Gordon University is one of the top Scottish
universities for graduate employment* with an international reputation for high
quality education. Through its commercial arm, Univation Ltd, Robert Gordon
University provides customised and flexible learning linked to the professional
needs of business, particularly the oil and gas industry. Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) is a life-long learning initiative which means you can study
for a qualification through part time, distance learning and short courses while
remaining in employment. In January 2008 the University also launched its new
MSc in Subsea Engineering.
*Sunday Times University Guide 2007- 2011

www.subseauk.com - Subsea UK is the industry body and focal point for the
entire British subsea industry and aims to increase business opportunities at
home and abroad for this sector. We act for the entire supply chain bringing
together operators, contractors and suppliers in the industry.

www.subseaskills.co.uk - Subsea Skills is part of the CREST initiative by Subsea
UK: Critical Requirement for Engineering Subsea Talent. This site acts as a
portal for understanding the UK subsea sector and promotes the exciting
opportunities available in the industry so we can secure a workforce that can
sustain the industry both now and in the future.
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OVERVI EW
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Univation Limited, the commercial subsidiary of Robert Gordon University,
Aberdeen, in conjunction with Subsea UK, has developed an online programme
of four modules to support the induction of engineers from other industries and
new graduates into the subsea sector.

The UK Subsea sector is set for explosive growth. This modular online
course aims to provide an introduction to the oil and gas industry and
an overview of Subsea as an industry.
The current lack of engineering talent in the employment market has
led to the oil and gas industry trying to attract new recruits from other
disciplines, while also retaining and developing existing staff.
Initiatives with Higher Education partners are providing part of the
solution.
This online course has been designed to support subsea employers in
their recruitment drive by supplementing their training programmes.

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The four modules are delivered online, via the Universitys Virtual Learning
Environment CampusMoodle. Access to the programme is for eight weeks
duration with the recommendation that students allow between 40 and 60
hours learning time over the programme.
Throughout the course there are a number of self-assessments to allow
students to gauge their progress.
A chat room and forum, where participants are encouraged to discuss the
programme content with other each other, is also available.
PROGRAMME OVERVI EW

MODULE ONE
Introduction to the Oil and Gas
Industry
An overview of the basic elements of the
oil and gas industry for those new to the
industry, suitable for all disciplines from
engineers to support staff:
Formation of Oil and Gas
Exploration & Worldwide
Distribution
Legislation
Commercial Extraction &
Processing
Transportation & Downstream
MODULE TWO
Introduction to Oil and Gas
Engineering
An introduction to the general engineering
elements likely to be encountered by an
engineer within the oil and gas industry:
Subsurface
Wells
Facilities
Operations Aspects
MODULE THREE
Introduction to the Subsea Industry
This module provides an introduction to
the Subsea industry:
Overview of the Industry
Subsea Development Outline
Future Developments for the
Subsea Industry

MODULE FOUR
Introduction to Subsea Engineering
The fundamentals of the Subsea
engineering industry are introduced in this
module, developing knowledge of Subsea
engineering, how it is managed and
operated:
Completions
Subsea Control System
Flow Assurance
Pipeline Fundamentals
Umbilicals
Riser & Topside Interface
Current & Developing Subsea
Technology